Denise Via 
What do certain foods do for you? Why do you need to eat from all four food groups? Our bodies function on a delicate balance of electrolytes, minerals, and nutrients. Without certain key elements of a healthy diet, we simply cannot function at our best. To ensure that you are getting all the nutrients you …
For Social Worker Appreciation Month show your social worker you appreciate them for all they do for you Social workers have one of the hardest jobs today. There are too few social workers and so many people in need of the work they do that social workers are often given double the workload of the …
The invisible injury that should not go untreated Traumatic brain injuries can occur at any age and to any one. Unfortunately, injuries to the brain can go unnoticed without proper detection. Depending on the severity of a brain injury, symptoms can range from mild and insignificant to severe and lethal. It is important to know …
Reduce your risk of heart disease Your heart is the powerhouse of your body. It pumps blood, carrying nutrients and hormones, throughout the body. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. An unhealthy heart suffers from narrowed arteries that limit the blood flow and transportation of oxygen …
As we age, our bodies change. Physical activity levels, diet, genetics and environment all affect the way our bodies go through the aging process. If you want to combat the aging process and keep your body as healthy as possible, including your bone, joint and muscle health, education is your best defense. Only with the …
Falls account for one in three of all injuries in older adults, according to a study performed by the CDC. Additionally, 20-30% of older adults who experience a fall, will sustain moderate to severe injuries that may require hospitalization, limit their mobility or even increase their risk for early death. Fall Prevention in Elderly Older …
Local, state and federal authorities oversee home-health care providers. Additionally, even though the requirements can vary by state, agencies (and workers) must comply with all certification and licensing requirements while rendering care that falls within well recognized standards. Why Home Health There are many benefits to having your loved one receive care while still enjoying …
You probably know someone is homebound, but what does it really mean? How does being homebound impact patient care? Homebound Status According to the Center for Disease Control, there are more than three and a half million homebound patients in the US today. Homebound status can be defined by someone who cannot leave their home …
Learning how to properly wash your hands is probably one of the easiest, yet often forgotten ways of preventing the spread and contraction of disease. Did you know that your hands may be deadly weapons? It is true. Your fingers may be harboring a veritable rogue’s gallery of potentially deadly characters. From dangerous viruses like pneumonia …
Exercise can be beneficial for any stage of life. Studies have consistently shown that exercise can boost your immune system. Moreover, it can help to strengthen your bones, prevent muscle wasting and help your mood too. First, Get Checked Out Before you start any exercise or diet program, make sure you have discussed it with …